Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 306-mile flight takes about 1h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 306 mi · 492 km
- Flight time
- 1h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 64%
Airlines flying MDW to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 27,253 | 1h 13m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to DSM flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:05am and the last at 8:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3086Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 11:25am | 20 | 60% |
| WN 4224Southwest Airlines | 10:10am | 11:30am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1731Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 11:35am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4942Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 9:55pm | 16 | 56% |
| WN 1548Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 10:10pm | 12 | 42% |
Is MDW to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 69% of 352 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (85%), those around 10pm the least (41%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 352 | 69% | 20 min | 1.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 179 | 85% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 47 | 68% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 79 | 50% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 41 | 41% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 51 | 4,598 | |
| April 2026 | 56 | 4,371 | |
| May 2026 | 57 | 5,910 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 6,434 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 5,940 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.